A review by kpunt
Crystal Crowned by Elise Kova

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This series is so good! I can't believe I haven't read or heard about it before. Great world building, excellent storytelling, and well-paced between the 5 books. Vhalla is well developed and I loved seeing her growth. The ultimate threat is worthy of his title and I actually felt the hopelessness of the situation. The beasts were terrifying and expertly described - Daniel's break, the tales of the castle, and the walking crystal zombies are enough to send a shiver down your spine. Uprooted vibes. And of course, the love story of Aldrik and Vhalla gives me so much joy.